Wringer support



H. W. EDEN.

WRINGER SUPPORT. APPLICATION FILED JULY 21,1919.

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WRINGER SUPPORT. APPLICATION FILED JULY 2!,1919.

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1 m m I HAROLD W. EDEN, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

WRINGER SUPPORT.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 35, 1%22.

Application filed Jul} 21, 1919. Serial No. 312,349.

and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Wringer Support; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full. clear, and exact description of the same. reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the numerals of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention has reference more particu larly to a structure for use in connection with a washing machine or any support for tubs or receptacles used in washing, whereby the wringer is movable bodily to various positions relatively to the washing machine or tub support and is pivotally adjustable in any of such positions.

It is therefore an object of my invention to support a wringer on a washing machine or tub support so that it is movable bodily to various positions relatively to said machine or support and additionally adjustable in any of such positions.

Another object of my invention is to provide a washing machine or tub support with an adjustable bracket upon which the wringer is pivotally mounted so that the wringer may be moved bodily to various positions with reference to the washing machine or tub support and is pivotally adjustable on the bracket in such positions.

Another object of my invention is to provide a wringer which is pivotally mounted on a vertical axis which may be adjusted horizontally relatively to the Washing machine or tub support.

Another object of my invention is to provide a washing machine or tub support with a jointed arm or bracket whereon the wringer is pivotally mounted.

Another object of my invention is to piv-- otally mount a wringer in a balanced position on a washing machine or tub support so as to relieve the strain on the pivotal support and enable the wringer to be freely adjusted.

My invention also has other important objects-which will appear from the following specification and the accompanying drawings. in which I have described and illustrated my invention in a preferred form.

On the drawings Figure 1 is a top plan View of a washing machine embodying my improvements.

Figure 2 is a side view thereof.

Figure 3 is an enlarged side view of the wringer and the upper portion of the washing machine frame whereon it is mounted.

Figure 4c is a top view of the bracket for supporting the wringer.

Figure 5 is an enlarged sectional view on the line 55 of Figure 3.

Figure 6 is an enlarged sectional View on the line 6-6 of Figure 3.

Figure 7 is a top view of a washing machine embodying my improvements associated with stationary tubs with which laundry rooms are equipped and shows various adjustments of the wringer for use with the diii'erent tubs.

Figure 8 is a top or plan view of a washing machine embodying my invention showing the position to which the wringer may be adjusted for operation in connection with tubs or receptacles placed therearound.

As shown on the drawings I have shown my invention as applied to a certain type of washing machine although it is adaptable for use with any type of washing machine or any type of frame for supporting tubs or receptacles used in the operation of washing, and in the form illustrated. the reference numeral 1, indicates the frame upon which is mounted a tub'2, within which the clothes are placed to be washed, and 3, indicates generally mechanism comprising a motor 37, and suitable gearing which is associated with the tub for agitating and washing the clothes therein. The details of construction of the Washing machine mechanism or devices for agitating the clothes is not shown, as I contemplate that any suitable gearing or device may be employed for this purpose, or my invention may be applied to a mere frame for supporting the tubs in which the agitating mechanism is not present. In practice, however, it has been customary to provide motor driven devices for operating the washing machines and mount the wringer so that it is adjustable in a sin le direction to and from the washing machine or mount the wringer on a vertical pivot adjacent the washing machine and connect the wringer for operation by the same motor that actuates the washing machine. Such construction, however, limits the use of the wringer to positions at one side of the washing machine or immediately adjacent the fixed vertical pivot so that the capability of use is oftentimes not as great as desired.

In my construction, I provide a rigid support 4, at. the top of the washing machine, and on the outer side thereof is mounted a bracket 5, to which the inner end of the arm 6, is pivotally connected so as to swing in a horizontal plane. The bracket 5, is preferably provided with a. pair of vertically spaced lugs 7', and the inner end of the arms 6, with an elongated hub 8, which fits between the lugs 7, and there is a shaft or pin 9, inserted through the lugs 7, and the hub 8. and held inposition by means of the pin 10, which extends through the shaft 9, and the lower lug 7.

The bracket way of the width of one side and at the upper edge of the tub 2, and the arm 6, is of suitable length so that the outer end thereof may be swung to a position substantially at either opposite end of the tub 2, and the outer end. of the arm 6, is formed with a hub 11, having a vertical shaft 12, secured therein by means of the pin 13. Another arm 14, has a hub 15, at one end which pivotally engages the shaft 12, so that the arm 14, swings in a horizontal plane thereabout, and the adjoining ends of the arms 6 and 14, are so positioned that the arm 14, may be swung over the top of the washing machine. 7

At the other end of the arm is a hub 16, having a vertical shaft 17, secured therein by means of the pin 39, which shaft 17, extends above the hub 16 so as to pivotally support the wringer 18, thereon.

This wringer may be of any usual construction. that shown comprising the supporting frame 18 and a pair of rolls 19, journaled therein. the engagement of which may be adjusted by the tension screws 20, and there is a bracket 21, extending beyond one side of the wringer. which bracket may be integral with the wringer base 22. if desired. or rigidly attached thereto to provide a substantial support at the outer end for the motor 23. which operates the wringer. A suitable reduction gearing 24. is interposed between the pinion 25, on the motor shaft and the gear 26. on the lower roll 19, of the wringer. so as to impart the required rate of speed to the wringer rolls and at the opposite end of the wringer is a housing 27. which is adapted to contain the usual gearing for providing a positivedrive from the lower roll 19. to the upper roll 19.

At a point between the outer end of the bracket 21, and the opposite end of the wringer frame where thc wringer is balanced or at the center of equilibrium. the base member 22, of the wringer is provided The location of this 5, is preferably placed mid and the wringer may be with a vertical bearing to pivotally engage the shaft 17, on the free end of the arm 14, so that the wringer may swing thereabout. bearing, on account of the weight of the motor 23', is close to the motor side of the wringer so that the wringer proper extends a considerable distance at one side of the pivot 17, and the device is designed so that when the outer end of the arm 6, is located at the corner of the machine or at the intersection of two sides thereof. the wringer may be swung to a positionat the center of either side, and as the pivot pin 17, is located at one side of the center of the wringer, the arm-14, may be made correspondingly shorter than the arm 6. as

will no doubt be clearly understood. Inasmuch as the weight of the wringer is sufficient to hold the arts assembled. the arm 14, may be detacliably engaged upon the pin or shaft 12, and the wringer may also be detachably engaged on the shaft 17, thus permitting the parts to be readily disassembled when desired.

The operation is as follows:

For the purpose of a better understanding of the adaptability of my device for a great variety of uses, I have shown in Figure 7 a washing machine provided with my improvements employed in connection with stationary tubs, and in Figure 8, in connection with the ordinary wash tubs and boiler. As shown in Figure 7. the washing machine is placed alongside the tubs 28, 29 and 30, with the wringer support at the side next to the tubs. The jointed support 6 and 14, for the wringer, and the pivotal mounting of the wringer thereon enables the wringer to be placed as shown in full lines between the machine 2. and the tub 28, or as shown by dotted lines between the tubs 28 and 29, or between the tubs 29 and 30, or between the tubs and the boiler 31, at the side thereof. The rollers 38. with which the frame 1 is provided, are also arran ed so that the machine may be moved parallel with the stationary tubs to further facilitate the desired positioning of the washing machine and wringer.

As shown in Figure can be placed at one the washing machine,

V 34, with intermediate tubs or boilers or other receptacles as at 35 and 36. at the corners. v swung to a position intermediate of the washing machine and any of the tubs or receptacles. and also to positions intermediate of any two adjoining tubs-or receptacles. It should be particularly noted that the motor on the wringer base is operated by electric cncrgv: for this purpose sufficiently long feed wires. thc'cnds of which only are shown. may be used to reach c-vcry point of adjustment of the wringer, so theoperation of thc wringer need not be stopped when the wringer is being adjusted to any of its positions on the side or ends of the washing machine or support to which the wringer may have been attached. Thus a great deal of time and labor may be saved.-

VVhile I have shown and described my invention in a preferred form, I am aware that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the principles of my invention, and I therefore do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon otherwise than necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

1. In a device of the class described, the combination with a polygonal support of a bracket arm pivoted upon a vertical axis upon one side of said support, the end of said arm reaching to the ends of said support when folded against said support, a

second bracket arm pivoted upon a vertical axis upon said first bracket arm and swingable across the ends of said support, and a wringer pivotally supported upon said second arm.

2. In a device of the class described, a support, a bracket pivoted to said support and swingable in a horizontal plane, a platform pivoted upon said bracket, a wringer positioned upon said platform, and a motor upon said platform geared to said wringer.

3. The combination with a polygonal support, a bracket pivoted to one side of said support, an arm pivoted to said bracket and swingable over either end of said support, and a wringer pivoted on said arm.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

HAROLD IV. EDEN.

Witnesses:

EARL M. HARDINE, CHARLES W. HILLS, Jr. 

